Vertical Files – Los Altos Library

Local Los Altos information in the form of clippings, brochures, papers, etc. Most information is from the Los Altos Town Crier, the San Jose Mercury News and from city documents. Topics include annual reports, art and architecture, infrastructure planning, local history, local government, local organizations, and education.

Folder Name Description 1 – Bibliography of Local Resources in the Los Altos Library 2 – Annual Reports City of Los Altos Annual Reports for the years 1964, 1967, 1969-1983 3 – Architecture - Flyer: “City of Los Altos Sculpture,” 1988 (3 copies), 1989 (3 copies) - Article: “Slice of Los Altos History,” by Don Brignolo. San Jose Mercury News, 8 March 1989. - Article: “Historical Commission Releases Massive Survey of Historic Homes,” by Jan Shaw. Los Altos Town Crier, 20 October 1993. - Book Excerpt from “Guide to Architecture in San Francisco and Northern California;” 1985 (sections on Los Altos, Los Altos Hills and Santa Clara Valley). - Booklet: “City of Los Altos Capital Improvements Program,” 1959. - Booklet: “Home and Garden Magazine: A Town Crier Publication;” April 30, 2003 (about Shumate House). - Booklet: “A House within an Orchard,” by Sewall Bogart, 1994. 4 – - Los Altos Town Crier pullout marking reopening of the L.A. History House, April 6, 1994; 6 pages. - Art and Wine Festival pullout, 2nd section, “Discover Los Altos,” July 6, 1988; 20 pages; 2 copies. - Los Altos Chamber of Commerce publication, “Los Altos…The Place to Live, Play and Shop!,” 18 Jul. 1984; 24 pages. - Article: “Turning Points in City History,” by Ellen Shaw. Los Altos Town Crier, Wednesday, 24 July 1996. - Article: “Change is Gradual in Los Altos – By Design,” by Ruthann Richter. Peninsula Times Tribune, 21 July 1983. - Article: “Winchester-Merriman House is Los Altos’ Oldest Residence,” by Patricia Smith, San Jose Mercury News, 3 June 1987. - Article: “Envoy from Bendigo Tells of Life in LA’s Sister City,” by Cheryl Tendick. Los Altos Town Crier, 4 May 1988. - Article: “Eighteen Honored for Service Above and Beyond.” Los Altos Town Crier, 30 Nov. 1983. - Article: “Historical Sleuths Follow Home Purchase,” by Tuck Shepherd. Los Altos Town Crier, 20 Sep. 1978. (Emerson House). - Article: “History House Wants State of California Recognition.” Los Altos Town Crier, 8 Jul. 1987. - Pullout: “History of Two Cities.” From 1990 Los Altos Chamber of Commerce Directory; pp.10-12. 5 – - Booklet: “Know Your City.” 1966. (Summarizes City Departments, Positions, and taxes.) - Booklet: “A History of the Incorporation of the City.” 1972. - Booklet: “A Collection of Historical Material: Los Altos, California.” 1971. (A collection of articles from the Los Altos Town Crier.) 6 – - Booklet: “Los Altos Reminiscences.” 3 copies. - Paper: “History of Shoup Park,” by Richart T. Springer. - Booklet: “Los Altos Remembered.” Published by the Los Altos Historical Commission; 82 pages. 5 copies. (Includes Brief History, B&W photos, blank calendar.) - Booklets: “Los Altos Chamber of Commerce Community Guide and Business Directory.” Years covered are 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1997, 1998, 2000. - Paper: “Landings of Mountain View, California: 1800 to 1900,” by Anna Jagels Leu. - Paper: “History of the Los Altos Area,” published by the Los Altos Town Crier and the Los Altos Rancho Shopping Center. 7 – Los Altos California – - Los Altos Town Crier; 2 March 1994 (Special Time Capsule Edition) History - Article: “Ranch’s history and prospects are long-term,” by Ann m. Velia. Los Altos Town Crier, 11 Apr. 1990. - Article: “Early Settlers Fell in Love with the Area.” Los Altos Town Crier, 18 Jul. 1984. - Article: “Cotting Then and Now,” by Anne Chappell. Los Altos Town Crier, 25 Jul. 1990. - Article: “Los Altans to Celebrate city’s 40th Birthday in Style,” by Shelley Siegel. Los Altos Town Crier, 11 Nov. 1992. - Article: “Los Altos’ Original Railroad Stop Becomes Historical Landmark,” by Sunny Merik. Los Altos Town Crier, 8 Jul. 1987. - Article: “Early Resident was (Sun) Light Years Ahead of His Time,” by Tuck Shepherd. Los Altos Town Crier, 28 Feb. 1979. - Pullout: “A Silver Anniversary Salute to the City of Los Altos.” Los Altos Town Crier, 30 Nov. 1977. - Article: “The City Blows Out 20 Candles.” Los Altos Town Crier, 29 Nov. 1972. - Article: “Mayors Explain Past’s Role in Shaping Present,” by Margo Foster. Los Altos Town Crier, 18 Oct. 1989. - Article: “Friends and Family Bid Farewell to Mr. Los Altos,” by Anne Chappell. Los Altos Town Crier, 26 Feb. 1992. - Article: “Economics Prompting Rancho Changes, Officials Say,” by Clyde Noel. Los Altos Town Crier, 26 Apr. 1995. - Paper: “History of Escondido Village,” by Eleanor Carlton Bark. - Annual Report of the Los Altos Historical Association, 1957. Los Altos Town Crier; 28 Dec. 1994 (Entire Edition). - Article: “First Los Altos School Cost $12,000 – And Provided Only One Teacher.” Los Altos News, 6 Dec. 1962. - Pullout: “Extra,” San Jose Mercury News, 1 Apr. 1987. (Several Articles). - Pullout: Los Altos Town Crier, 20 Nov. 1977. (Special 25th Anniversary section.) - Articles: “Old Properties ‘Wanted’ by Los Altos Historic Building Survey,” By Patti Leach. Los Altos Town Crier, 5 Dec. 1990. - Pullout: “1988 Shopping Center Guide,” San Jose Mercury News, 3 Dec. 1988. - Booklet: “Los Altos, California: Gracious Country Living.” 1963. - Advertisement: List of Los Altos Board of Realtors Community Service Award Winners from 1964 – 1993. - Paper: Volunteer Awards Committee Honorees from 1983-1987. - Article: “More Recent History.” Los Altos Town Crier. 8 – Los Altos Fire - Los Altos Fire Department Annual Reports, 1981-1990. Department, 1 - Booklet: “Central Business District Development Plan,” prepared for the city of Los Altos, California. Dec. 1963. 9 – Los Altos Fire - Article: “Los Altos Selects Fire Chief,” by Done Brignolo. San Jose Mercury News, 2 Department, 2 Jan. 1991. - Article: “Chief Bassett Recalls History of Los Altos Fire Dept..” Los Altos News and Guide, 4 Mar. 1965. - Article: “12-Man Volunteer Fire Department Organized in 1931.” Los Altos News, 5 Dec. 1962. - Article: “Los Altos Firefighters: Professionals on the Scene, Buddies at the Station,” by Cristal Borlik. Los Altos Town Crier, 6 Mar. 1991. - Article: “Firefighters in Transition.” Los Altos Town Crier, 12 Jul. 1995. - Paper: “Our Fire Department.” Nov. 1972. 10 – Los Altos City - Paper: “The Los Altos Survey: A Community Survey by The Chamber of Commerce, Planning City Council, Foothill College.” Dec. 1960. - Paper: “Los Altos Community Economic Profile Published by Los Altos Chamber of Commerce,” 1985 or 1986? (6 copies). - Paper: Fremont-Grant Corridors Planning Study Announcement of Completion. Oct. 1974. - Paper: “The City of Los Altos: Communique.” December 1996. - Paper: “City of Los Altos Newsletter.” Vol 1 No. 1, June 1986. - Booklet: “Los Altos Rancho Shopping Center 10th Anniversary Guide to Los Altos and Vicinity.” (2 copies.) - Booklet: Noise Element of the Los Altos General Plan.” Earth Metrics Incorporated, consulting. 11 Oct. 1977. - Proposed City Budget, 1960-1961; Miscellaneous individual sheets. 11 – Los Altos Historical - Booklet: “Los Altos General Plan.” 1974. Association Annual - Annual Reports of the Los Altos Historical Association, 1957, 1958. Report - Binder: “The Historical Development of the Los Altos Elementary School District, 1909- 1964,” by Richard W. Liewer. 12 – Los Altos History, - Pamphlet: “Historic Walking Tour: A Self-guided Tour of Downtown Los Altos.” Folder 1 Published by the Los Altos Historical Commission and Association of the Los Altos History Museum, 2001. (6 copies). - Pamphlet: “Walking Tour Brochure: A Self-Guided Tour of Downtown Los Altos.” Published by the Los Altos Historical Commission and Association of the Los Altos History Museum, 1991. (4 copies.) - Article: “Daily Grind Can’t Stop This Attorney or His ‘Partner,’” by Marjorie Kellogg. Los Altos Town Crier, 19 Aug. 1981. - Los Altos Town Crier, 29 Nov. 1972. (Entire paper) - Insert: “Springtime in Los Altos.” San Jose Mercury News, 25 Mar. 1994. - Program: Silver Anniversary Programs, 1 Dec. 1977. - Newsletter: Quarterly Newsletter of the Los Altos Historical Commission, Vol. 1 No.2, Fall/Winter 1986/1987. - Flyer: “History House of Los Altos.” 1978. - Flyer: “A Train Station Gives Birth to a Town.” - Article: “Los Altos History Unfolds in New Hardcover Book,” by Shelley Siegel. Los Altos Town Crier, 25 Nov. 1992. - Newsletter: “On Track at Loyola Corners.” Vol. 1 Issue 1, 1995. - Booklet: “A Collection of Historical Material: Los Altos, California.” Various Los Altos Town Crier Articles. 1971. 13 – Los Altos History - Flyer: “Preliminary inventory of Historical Landmarks in Santa Clara County.” Published by the County of Santa Clara, California. 1962. - Booklet: “Handbook for Los Altos Hills Residents.” Prepared by the Environmental Design, Parks and Recreation Committee, 1984. - Booklet: “Hidden Villa Tales,” by Josephine W. Duveneck. Local History Studies, Vol. 1, California History Center, Cupertino, California, 1990. - Booklet: “History of the Area.” (Several pages missing.) 196? - Article: Old Homes in Los Altos. Los Altos Town Crier, 7 Nov. 1957. - Article: “Council OKs Proposals for Improved Parking,” by Cori Barrett. Los Altos Town Crier, 7 Dec. 1994. - Article: “Another Organic Outlet!” Herald of Health, May, 1958. - Paper: “Thematic Master Plan: Permanent Exhibit, Los Altos Museum’s Education Center.” 4 copies. - Insert: “Los Altos Hills: Celebrating 50 Years.” Los Altos Town Crier Publication, 25 Jan. 2006. 14 – Los Altos History, - Paper: “A Los Altos Time Line: General Notes and Data About Chains of Title folder 3 Pertinent to Fremont Township, Santa Clara County, and the Original Area Which Became Los Altos.” 8 Aug. 1995. - Article: “The Troop that Grew Up with Los Altos Will Celebrate a 50th Anniversary.” Los Altos Town Crier, 22 May 1968. - Article: “First Los Altans were Ohlones.” Los Altos Town Crier, 29 Nov. 1972. - Article: “Garden Club Helped Make City a Cultural Center.” Los Altos News, 6 Dec. 1962. - Article: “The Los Altos History House: A Grand Reopening.” Los Altos Town Crier, 6 Apr. 1994: H-1 – H-8. - Pullout: “Celebrating the 35th Birthday of Los Altos and the 40th Anniversary of the Town Crier.” Los Altos Town Crier, 30 Sep. 1987. - Article: “They Came From the East to Build History,” by Patricia Smith. San Jose Mercury News, 1 Apr. 1987. - Paper: St. Nicholas Church, Nov. 1972. - Newsletter: “Friends of the Los Altos History House.” Vol 1 No. 1, Winter, 1985-1986. - Article: “LA Administration Building Plans Approved.” Los Altos Town Crier, 28 Feb. 1973. - Article: “Los Altos, Then and Now,” by Jane Reed. Los Altos Town Crier, 17 Apr. 1991. - Article: “New Chief Takes Over Los Altos Police.” Los Altos Town Crier, 29 Nov. 1989. - Article: “Hills Enacts Mandatory Trash Pickup,” by Kristine Kern. Los Altos Town Crier, 23 May 1990. - Insert: “Los Altos Family Album.” (Special photos section.) Los Altos Town Crier, 15 Nov. 1972. - Article: “The Morgan Mansion Is For Sale.” Los Altos Town Crier, 16 Apr. 1986. - Article: “It Took Six Years to Get a City Hall!” 6 Dec. 1962. 2 copies. -Article: “Then and Now.” - Article: “Early Los Altan Guy Shoup Recalls How Residents Participated in Making a 1914 Movie, ‘Rebecca.’” Los Altos News, 6 Dec. 1962. - Insert: “1993: The Year in Los Altos.” Los Altos Town Crier, 29 Dec. 1993. - Photo: “Los Altos Garage.” Los Altos (Calif.) News and Guide, 6 Dec. 1962. - Flyer: “City of Los Altos History House Museum.” - Insert: “Living in Los Altos Magazine: Historic Shoup House on University.” A Town Crier Publication, 5 Mar. 2003. - Article: “Longtime Resident Is Guide to the Town’s Past,” by Bernard Bauer. San Jose Mercury News, 11 Apr. 1988. - Article: “Cultural Life Flourished in Twenties, Thanks to Efforts of L.A. Men’s Club.” L.A. News, 6 Dec. 1962. - Article: “Santa Clara University Planned Moving Campus to Los Altos, But 1906.” Article: “Cities 12-Man Volunteer Fire Department Organized in 1931.” (Part of article missing.) Los Altos (Calif.) News & Guide, Dec. 6, 1962. - Article: “Area Known Now as Downtown Triangle, Covered by Poppies, Lupin and Scattered Trees in 1901,” L.A. News, 6 Dec. 1962. - Report: “Citizen Survey: For the Community Improvements Planning in the City of Los Altos, California.” By Alexander & Associates Urban Planners, 23 Feb. 1988. - Map: “Historic Sites of Los Altos,” published by San Francisco Federal Savings. Article: “Despite Pressures, Home Named Landmark.” Los Altos Town Crier, 20 Feb. 1980. 15 – Los Altos Hills, - Insert: “Los Altos Hills: Celebrating 50 Years.” A Los Altos Town Crier Publication, 25 Calif. & Los Altos Hills, Jan. 2006. Calif. History - Map: “Pathways Map: Town of Los Altos Hills, Santa Clara County, California.” 1994. - Newsletter: “What’s News at Hidden Villa: Happy Birthday to Frank Duveneck.” Holiday Issue, 1981. 2 copies - Article: “A Past with a Future,” by Marguerite Hoxie. ZPG National Reporter, Oct. 1970. 2 copies. - Article: “The Lady of Hidden Villa,” by Barbara L. Baer. San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Nov. 1974. 2 copies. - Article: “Frank Duveneck, 1886-1985: Death of Humanitarian a Personal Loss to Many,” by Marjorie Kellogg-Van Rheeden. Los Altos Town Crier, 11 Sep. 1985. - Obituary: “Josephine Duveneck Dies; Writer, Teacher.” San Jose Mercury News, 20 Jun. 1978. - Obituary: “Josephine Duveneck, Humanitarian, Dies.” Los Altos Town Crier, 28 Jun. 1978. - Article: “New Honors for Frank Duveneck,” by Richard Hanner. Peninsula Times- Tribune, 16 Feb. 1980. - Paper: “Remarks by Wallace Stegner at Memorial Service for Josephine Duveneck, July 8, 1978.” - Article: “Frank Duveneck – Still Hale and Hearty at 95.” Los Altos Town Crier, 16 Dec. 1981. - Insert: “Caretaker: From the Environment to Society at Large, Frank Duveneck Wanted to Make a Better World,” by Marjorie-Kellogg-Van Rheedan. Peninsula Times- Tribune, Dec. 1987. - Article: “Duveneck’s Community Service Recognized.” Los Altos Town Crier, 21 Apr. 1982. - Article: “The Duveneck’s of Hidden Villa.” Peninsula Times-Tribune, 26-27 Aug. 1967. 2 copies. - Article: “Biography Revives Appreciation of Duveneck.” Los Altos Town Crier, 19 May 1971. - Article: “Recollections Bring Art Exhibit to Life,” by Marjorie Kellogg. Peninsula Times- Tribune, 7 Mar. 1979. - Advertisement: “A Fascinating True Story of a Great Womean’s Self-Realization.” Dec. 1978. - Booklet: “Hidden Villa Tales,” by Josephine W. Duveneck. - Article: “Purissima Name Lingers on at Bullis School,” Palo Alto Times, 16 Jun. 1976. 2 copies. - Booklet: “Handbook for Los Altos Hills Residents.” Prepared by the Environmental Design, Parks and Recreation Committee, 1984. 2 copies. - Article: “A Conversation with Citizen Cranston.” Los Altos Town Crier, 9 Nov. 1994. - Article: “Old Farm Implements to be Displayed in LA Hills,” by Flo Pallakoff, Los Altos Town Crier, 17 Aug. 1983. 2 copies. - Advertisement: Elayne Dauber for Town Council, Los Altos Hills.” Circa Jun 2, 1992. - Article: “’Humongous’ Homes Give the Hills a New Look,” by Mary Madison. Peninsula Times-Tribune. 23 Jul. 1983. 2 copies. - Article: “History Library Honors Mollie Squires,” Town of Los Altos Hills Newsletter, Dec. 1984. - Article: “Heritage Preserve Under Way: Plans Include Vineyard, Small Apricot Orchard,” by Amy McKay. Peninsula Times-Tribune. 7 Oct. 1984. - Article: “Los Altos Hills Marks 20th Anniversary.” By Dave Fuller. Palo Alto Times, 27 Jan. 1976. 4 copies. - Article: “Love Sign Dons Town Hall.” San Jose Mercury News, 27 Dec. 1972. - Article: “Former Mayor: John Fowle of LA Hills Dies at 75.” Peninsula Times-Tribune, 20 Apr. 1983. - Article: “Ancient Edict Carved Anew,” by C. Laments More. Los Altos Town Crier, 3 jan. 1973. - Article: “Plea For a Change: ‘Love Thy Neighbor.’” San Jose News, 27 Dec. 1972. - Article: “Love Thy Neighbor Carved Over Doorway.” Palo Alto Times, 26 Dec. 1972. - Photo: “Where Is It?” (photo of a Purissima School Building). Los Altos Town Crier, 15 Mar. 1967. - Photos: “Cake, Card, Gifts and a Farewell to Aides.” (Photos of City Manager Murl Fritschle.) Los Altos Town Crier, 10 Jan. 1973. - Article: “Life Renews Itself Each Day for Frank Duveneck at 94,” by Loretta Green. Peninsula Times-Tribune. 18 Dec. 1980. 2 copies. - Article: “Hills Congregation Celebrates 25th Year,” by Laurie Kretchmar. Los Altos Town Crier, 13 Aug. 1980. - Booklet: “Population Pressure and the Old.” ZPG National Reporter. Vol 2. No. 9, 1970. - Newsletter: “Candidates’ Night for the Los Altos Hills City Council Candidates and Santa Clara Valley Water District (Dist. 5) Candidates.” Published by the League of Women Voters, 12 May 1992. - Article: “It’s Official, Morgan Manor Is Now a Historic Landmark,” by Laura Jacobson. Los Altos Town Crier, 24 Feb. 1993. - Article: “State Recognition for Adobe Site?” Los Altos Town Crier, 4 Oct. 1972. - Article: “Two More Historic Sites for LA Hills: Official Recognition Coincides with Town Anniversary.” Los Altos Town Crier, 22 Jan. 1975. - Article: “Los Altos Kicks the Bucket.” Los Altos Town Crier, 2 Dec. 1970. - Article: Reliving Los Altos Hills’ First Christmas Party,” by Irma C. Goldsmith. Los Altos Town Crier, 26 Dec. 1984. - Article: “Hills Stay Rural.” P.A. Times, 30 Dec. 1968. - Article: “Glancing Backward at Los Altos’ Past.” Los Altos Town Crier, 25 Nov. 1970. - Article: “Nearly 200 New Trees for the Town,” Los Altos Town Crier, 7 Dec. 1966. - Report: “Community Opinion Survey For the Town of Los Altos Hills, California.” Published by Alexander & Associates Urban Planners, Feb, 1989. - Report: “Rancho La Purisima Concepcion,” by Kathryn Daly. 31 Jul. 1973. - Photos: “Fourteen Mayors Have Served Los Altos Hills in 25 Years.” (Photos of former mayors.) Los Altos Town Crier, 28 Jan. 1981. - Article: “Purissima Road’s Pastoral Past Recalled: Glancing Backward 50 Years.” Los Altos Town Crier, 12 Apr. 1972. - Photos: “Los Altos Hills at 25 Retains Rural Charm.” (Various photos of LA Hills.) Los Altos Town Crier, 21 Jan. 1981. - Article: “Revisiting Home of ‘20s-60 Years Later,” by Kathryn W. Smith. Los Altos Town Crier, 22 Aug. 1984. - Article: “Oldest Active Attorney Bullis Dies at 94.” Los Altos Town Crier, 18, Nov. 1981. 2 copies. - Article: “Hills’ Slow-paced 1920s Recalled ,” by Kathryn W. Smith. Los Altos Town Crier, 18 Jul. 1984. - Article: “Graduates Remember Purissima,” by Mike McDevitt. Los Altos Town Crier, 23 Jul. 1986. - Article: “Living the Dream,” by Jon Levine. Venture, Mar. 1983. - Article: “Happy 15th Birthday Los Altos Hills.” Los Altos Town Crier, 17 Jan. 1971. - Article: “Early los Altos: Home, Home of the Ranch,” by Linda Taaffe. Los Altos Town Crier, 17 Aug. 1994. - Article: “Transformation: Church Into School.” Los Altos Town Crier, 12 Oct. 1966. - Article: “Mother Seton Order Finds Serenity in Los Altos Hills.” Los Altos Town Crier, 8 Jan. 1985. - Article: “Trustees Slash Price of Surplus School Lots.” Los Altos Town Crier. 16 – Los Altos, Calif. - Article: “History House Gets a Face-lift to an Older Era,” by Cristal Borlik. Los Altos History House Town Crier, 30 Jan. 1991. 2 copies - Photos: Photocopied photos of Los Altos History House. - Newsletter: “Friends of Los Altos History House.” Vol 1 No. 1, Winter, 1985-86. - Newsletter: “Friends of Los Altos History House.” Vol 1 No. 2, Fall/Winter, 1986/1987. - Article: “Los Altos Honors Historic Building,” by Don Brignolo. San Jose Mercury News, 11 Aug. 1989. - Article: “The Los Altos History House: A Grand Reopening.” Los Altos Town Crier, 6 Apr. 1994: H-1 – H-8. 3 copies. - Article: “Case of the Vanishing Apricot Harvest Solved,” by Carolyne Zinko. Los Altos Town Crier, 20 Jul. 1988. - Article: “Railroad President Paul Shoup Lured Pioneers to Los Altos,” by Patricia Smith. Los Altos Town Crier, 4 May 1988. - Article: “Pioneer Home Which Will House Los Altos History Will Be Dedicated on City Birthday,” by Robin Hutchings. Los Altos Town Crier, 30 Nov. 1977. - Article: “Preserving Our Heritage: Los Altos Heritage Highlights.” Peninsula Times- Tribune. - Article: “The History House Museum: Preserving Community History,” by Nancy Putnam, Los Altos Town Crier, 6 Apr. 1994. - Insert: “Home & Garden Magazine: History on Tour.” A Town Crier Publication, 27 Apr. 2005. - Article: “Survey to Identify Homes to be Preserved.” Los Altos Town Crier, 11 Apr. 1990. - Booklet: “A collection of Historical Material: Los Altos, California.” Printed by Palo Alto- Salinas Savings and Loan Assocaition, April 1971. - Article: “Old Residents Invited to Tour History House.” Los Altos Town Crier, Oct. 1977. - History House Museum Brochures – 1980, 1981, 1988, and 2 later brochures of unknown date. Multiple copies of each. - Article: “Winchester-Merriman Part II,” by Nancy Schnabel. Los Altos Town Crier, 15 Aug. 1990. 17 – Los Altos Library - Brochure: “Los Altos Main Library.” Dedication program. Dedication – 1993 - Poem, read at the dedication of the Los Altos Library on 4.18.93 by Dr. David Riggs. 2 copies. 18 – Los Altos Library & - Report: “History of the Los Altos Library.” 2 copies Los Altos Library - Article: “First County Branch Library Started in L.A> In 1914 by ‘Library Friends.’” Los Commission Altos News, 6 Dec. 1962. 2 copies. - Brochure: “Welcome to the Los Altos and Woodland Libraries.” Compliments of Friends of the Los Altos Libraries. - Report: “A History of the Los Altos Library, 1912-1954.” By Graham Long, 1977. - Article: “Retired Teacher, Edith Landels.” Los Altos Town Crier, 7 Aug. 1987. - Paper: “Lease Agreement for Branch Library.” 14 Apr. 1962. - Report: “Report of the Mayor’s Library Committee.” Circa 1956. - Paper: “Keep Community Libraries Open: Facts about the Community Library Measure A.” 1994. - Paper: “Feasibility Study for Creation of County Service Area for Library Services.” Application to LAFCO for Approval, 22 Jun. 1994. 19 – Los Altos – - Brochure: “Los Altos Sculpture Guide.” 7 copies. Sculpture, Railroad, - Article: “Octogenarian Publishes Her Second Book.” Los Altos Town Crier, 6 Feb. Police Department, 1974. 2 copies. Politics and Government, - Article: “School Growth Now in Decline.” Los Altos Town Crier, Progress Edition, 29 Schools, Trees Nov. 1972. 2 copies. - Booklet: “The 50th Reunion of the Los Altos Elementary School Class of 1934.” Jul 1984. - Article: “Haven at Hidden Villa Ranch,” by Aleta Watson. Peninsula Magazine, Jul. 1978. 2 copies. - Article: “Life Renews Itself Each Day for Frank Duveneck at 94,” by Loretta Green. Peninsula Times-Tribune. 18 Dec. 1980. 2 copies. - Article: “The Chief.” San Jose Mercury News, 11 Oct. 1991. - Article: “Planner Picked for City Council,” by Don Brignolo. San Jose Mercury News, 15 Nov. 1992. - Article: “Los Altos’ New Top Cop Hopes for Stability,” by Don Brignolo. San Jose Mercury News, 18 Nov. 1989. 2 copies - Brochure: “Train Diorama,” Los Altos History Museum. - Paper: “Los Altos School District,” Welcoming new residents to Los Altos, Jul. 1981. - Article: “School Days in a Grand Manor.” San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Apr. 1954. 2 copies. - Article: “High School District is Area’s Oldest.” Town Crier Progress Edition, 29 Nov. 1972. - Article: “Carlton Captures Los Altos: New LA Police Chief Broke Stereotypes in 22- year Career,” by Cristal Borlik. 11 Sep. 1991. - Article: “Los Altos Mourns Loss of Denny Spangler, 1929-1992,” by Bill Kisliuk. Los Altos Town Crier, 24 Feb. 1993. - Article: “New Mayor Has Own Methods,” by Mary T. Fortney. Palo Alto Times, 26 Jan. 1988. - Article: “Community Action: After 6 Months of Hard Work, It’s Time for Grad Night.” Sunset, Nov. 1989. - Article: “Catholic Schools Grow in Attendance.” Town Crier Progress Edition, 29 Nov. 1972. - Paper: Los Altos School District welcome letter. 1981. 2 copies. - Article: “Tree Trimming for Aesthetics to be Cut from Los Altos Budget,” by Don Brignolo. San Jose Mercury News, 26 Dec. 1992. - Article: “Milpitas Woman to Lead Los Altos Police,” by Rich Ramirez and Don Brignolo. San Jose Mercury News, 25 Jul. 1991. - Article: “Medallion Passed to Lave,” by Dave Wallace. Los Altos Town Crier, 25 Nov. 1992. - Article: “Los Altos Approves Less Onerous Late Fees on Cable,” by Jan Shaw. Los Altos Town Crier, 17 Nov., 1993. - Article: “Los Altos Elects Mayor,” by Don Brignolo. San Jose Mercury News, 13 Nov. 1991. - Article: “Council Inaugurates Williams, Gray Amid Pledges of Support,” by Jan Shaw. Los Altos Town Crier, 17 Nov. 1993. - Article: On Penny Lave, Los Altos. San Jose Mercury News, 17 Sep. 1993. - Article: “Council Divisions Become Obvious,” by Melody Petersen. San Jose Mercury News, 17 Nov. 1993. - Article: “New LA Council Member Sees Herself as a ‘Custodian,’” by David Wallace. Los Altos Town Crier, 25 Nov. 1992. - Article: “Ted Laliotis Takes over Gavel as New Mayor,” by Cristal Borlik. Los Altos Town Crier, 20 Nov. 1991. - Article: “Gardening a Feature of First Private School.” Town Crier Progress Edition, 29 Nov. 1972. - Article: “Trying to Get Job Back, ‘Good Cop’ Files Lawsuit,” by Miranda Ewell. San Jose Mercury News, 17 Sep. 1987. - Article: “Planning Commissioner Selected to Fill Vacant City Council Seat,” by David Wallace. Los Altos Town Crier, 18 Nov. 1992. - Article: “Privies Were Once a School Board Topic,” by Tuck Shepherd. Town Crier Progress Edition, 29 Nov. 1972. - Article: “Art on a Shoestring is Walk of the Town,” by Don Brignolo. San Jose Mercury News, 19 Jul. 1995. 20 – Los Altos, Calif., - Report: “Los Altos Fire Department Annual Report,” 1970. 2 copies. Water Supply - Report: “Financing Water System Acquisition North Los Altos Water Company, City of Los Altos, California.” Produced by Stone & Youngberg, Municipal Financing Consultants. Jan. 1961. - Report: “Evaluation Report, North Los Altos Water Company, City of Los Altos, January 1961.” Produced by Carroll E. Bradberry & Associates, Consulting Engineers, Jan. 1961. 2 copies. - Report: “Water for Los Altos: A Report by the Mayor’s Water Study Committee, Los Altos, California, Feb. 1960.” - Article: “Los Altos Hills: Where Jogging is a Dirty Word,” by Roger Rapaport. San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Nov. 1978. - Booklet: “This is Your City: Town of Los Altos Hills.” Prepared by the League of Women Voters, Los Altos-Los Altos Hills, Apr. 1965.